Burmese Contract Interpreter

Propio Language Services; Batu Pahat; Remote; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A language services company is seeking Remote Contract Burmese Interpreters. Ideal candidates should have strong English skills, the ability to provide consecutive interpretation, and commitment to confidentiality and ethics. Experience of 1+ years in interpreting is preferred. This role offers an opportunity to help people across diverse fields including medical and legal interpretations.

Qualifications

• Updated Resume in English at time of Application.
• Technical proficiency rating of 3 or higher on ILR scale.
• Passing score in Mockoral interpretation session.

Responsibilities

• Provides consecutive, first-person interpretation.
• Maintains confidentiality and adherence to ethics.

Skills

Technical proficiency in English

Consecutive interpretation

Knowledge of medical terminology

Job description

Overview

At Propio Language Services we are closing the language gap by connecting people anywhere and anytime through innovative technology and solutions.

Founded in 1998 Propio Language Services provides critical interpreting and translation services that improve the quality of life with the communities we engage in. We do that by providing both remote and on-site services in more than 350 languages, for over 9,000 clients with a diverse and highly experienced staff, and over 10,000 contract interpreters.

Quality interpretation is critical to our shared success, and it is only possible by bringing in the best interpreters in the industry.

Role

We currently have a need for Remote Contract Burmese Interpreters who have a sincere desire to use their language skills to help people and are passionate about what they do.

Responsibilities

• Provides consecutive, first-person interpretation
• Follows interpreter protocols and procedures as required by Propio L.S. clients
• Follows all Propio L.S. policies and procedures related to information confidentiality and interpreter ethics
• Continuously improves vocabulary and specialized subject matter knowledge, as required for various clients, such as medical, legal, social services, etc

Qualifications

• Submission of updated Resume in English at time of Application
• Completion of English Language Proficiency with a language rating of “technical proficiency” (3 or higher on the nationally recognized ILR scale)
• Successful completion of a Mockoral interpretation session. Interpreters are evaluated against 24 quality standards and must attain a passing score
• Completion of Propio's online Medical Terminology, Anatomy and Physiology Assessment, with a passing score
• A full Background Check and Security Screen
• A signed commitment to confidentiality, adherence to ethics, and HIPAA compliance

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of interpreting experience

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: Propio is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.